Balıkdamı wildlife area in Türkiye supports diverse bird species
The Balıkdamı Wildlife Protection and Development Area in Eskişehir's Sivrihisar district consists of small ponds created by floods in the Sakarya River, as well as reed beds and wet meadows.
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- Published Date: 11:35 | 11 September 2024
- Modified Date: 11:44 | 11 September 2024
Serving as a transition zone between the Aegean and Central Anatolia regions, Balıkdamı hosts various wildlife species and numerous bird species.
This natural site provides breeding, feeding, and shelter opportunities for both resident and migratory species. Among the birds observed in the area is the long-tailed tit.
Black stork
Asian hornbill
Purple heron
White-winged tern
Egret
Yellow wagtail
Night heron
Sedge